Canada Heart & Soul
5 Episodes
A series of six documentaries exploring faith in Canada through eight different lenses.
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George Beverly Shea — A Century of Gospel Music
Episode 1
“George Beverly Shea — A Century of Gospel Music” is a biographical documentary on a man known as “America’s Beloved Gospel Singer”. Using a combination of intimate interviews shot in Ultra-High Definition (4K) on the Red Camera and a collection of archival footage from over sixty years of singin...
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45:14Episode 2
Home and Native Land
Episode 2
Home and Native Land follows the lives of two indigenous men who’ve overcome adversity and are making a difference in their respective communities. In Northern Quebec, the transformed village of Ouje-Bougoumou was recognized by the United Nations for its innovative design and sustainable living p...
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45:12Episode 3
Goal of the Century
Episode 3
September 28th, 1972 all across Canada people stopped what they were doing to tune into the deciding game between Canada and the Soviet Union. Foster Hewitt uttered his now famous phrase, "Henderson has scored for Canada!", the country erupted in spontaneous celebration. The "Goal of the Century"...
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45:16Episode 4
The Sky is Not The Limit
Episode 4
Space is often called our last frontier. That vast domain that fills us all with wonder. Only a few have the opportunity to travel beyond gravity's pull. To experience life in space. Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is a modern-day explorer. In March of 2013, Chris became the first Canadian ever...
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45:14Episode 5
In Search of Canada
Episode 5
“In Search of Canada” highlights the vibrant history of a nation, while uncovering the deep Christian roots from which its values and symbols have sprung. Our story spans the long arc of Canada’s development from pre-colonization to the present. Historians ground us in the facts and comment on th...